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and welcome continued input from the community regarding the matter. The office reserves further comment so as not to obstruct due process or ongoing legal proceedings.” To contact Downing, call 202-225-3211 or 406-413-6720 or visit downing.house.gov/ contact.

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and welcome continued input ….

and welcome continued input from the community regarding the matter. The office reserves further comment so as not to obstruct due process or ongoing legal proceedings.” To contact Downing, call 202-225-3211 or 406-413-6720 or visit downing.house.gov/ contact.

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Yellow Tag Paddlefish Survey Completed

In late 2025, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks conducted the 2025 phone creel survey for the yellow paddlefish tag area on the lower Yellowstone River. Under new regulations for the 2025 season, paddlefishing was only allowed in two sections of the Yellowstone: 1) the upstream edge of the Tongue River confluence to the Sullivan Creek confluence (a half-mile downstream of Calypso Bridge); and

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Yellow Tag Paddlefish Survey Completed

In late 2025, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks conducted the 2025 phone creel survey for the yellow paddlefish tag area on the lower Yellowstone River. Under new regulations for the 2025 season, paddlefishing was only allowed in two sections of the Yellowstone: 1) the upstream edge of the Tongue River confluence to the Sullivan Creek confluence (a half-mile downstream of Calypso Bridge); and

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Culbertson School Feb. 9: Breakfast: Ham, eggs, hash browns and fruit. Lunch: Pulled barbecue chicken, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 10: Breakfast: Waffles, eggs, sausages and applesauce. Lunch: Nachos. Feb. 11: Breakfast: Breakfast bowls and fruit. Lunch: Sloppy joes, baked beans, vegetables and fruit. Feb. 12: Breakfast: Breakfast burritos and fruit. Lunch: Chicken and rice stir-fry,

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Culbertson School Feb. 9: Breakfast: Ham, eggs, hash browns and fruit. Lunch: Pulled barbecue chicken, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 10: Breakfast: Waffles, eggs, sausages and applesauce. Lunch: Nachos. Feb. 11: Breakfast: Breakfast bowls and fruit. Lunch: Sloppy joes, baked beans, vegetables and fruit. Feb. 12: Breakfast: Breakfast burritos and fruit. Lunch: Chicken and rice stir-fry,

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about services provided by his business.” The complaint alleges that Orozco was observed through one of the office windows yelling threats and obscenities at the agents and says that he was “observed in the rearview mirror carrying a 2x6 section of lumber,” which he then allegedly hurled in the direction of the agent’s vehicle. Roosevelt County Sheriff Jason Frederick told this newspaper

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about services provided by his business.” The complaint alleges that Orozco was observed through one of the office windows yelling threats and obscenities at the agents and says that he was “observed in the rearview mirror carrying a 2x6 section of lumber,” which he then allegedly hurled in the direction of the agent’s vehicle. Roosevelt County Sheriff Jason Frederick told this newspaper

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Young Wrestlers Place At Malta Meet

Several of Wolf Point’s wrestlers placed at the AAU meet in Malta on Sunday, Feb. 1. Axel Higgins took second place in the 6 and under division. Placing in the 8 and under division were Addison Lilley in first, Archer Higgins in second, Mayleina Clark in third, Reuwell Julio in third and Altair Julio in fourth. Elliot Martinez and Oliver Frigon placed second in the 10 and under division.

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Young Wrestlers Place At Malta Meet

Several of Wolf Point’s wrestlers placed at the AAU meet in Malta on Sunday, Feb. 1. Axel Higgins took second place in the 6 and under division. Placing in the 8 and under division were Addison Lilley in first, Archer Higgins in second, Mayleina Clark in third, Reuwell Julio in third and Altair Julio in fourth. Elliot Martinez and Oliver Frigon placed second in the 10 and under division.

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Roosevelt County Aging Services would like to take a moment to share with you two options for property tax relief. They are the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) and the Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit program. Please note that you cannot participate in both programs at the same time. The first one is the Montana Elderly Homeowner/ Renter Credit program. You can receive up to a $1,150

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Roosevelt County Aging Services would like to take a moment to share with you two options for property tax relief. They are the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) and the Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit program. Please note that you cannot participate in both programs at the same time. The first one is the Montana Elderly Homeowner/ Renter Credit program. You can receive up to a $1,150

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Lamoiya dribbles out of a crowd during the Tribal Elves’ event in Poplar on Wednesday, Jan. 28. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Lamoiya dribbles out of a crowd during the Tribal Elves’ event in Poplar on Wednesday, Jan. 28. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Poplar River Ice Fishing Tourney

Winners in the 18th annual included (from left) Steven Rios in first with a 2 pound, 11 ounce northern pike, Brian Ewin in second with a 2 pound northern pike and Chad Pep in third place with a 1 pound, 13 ounce northern pike. A total of 14 fish were caught. Colton Bidegaray won the “wee walleye” contest with a 5 ounce walleye. (Photos submitted)

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Poplar River Ice Fishing Tourney

Winners in the 18th annual included (from left) Steven Rios in first with a 2 pound, 11 ounce northern pike, Brian Ewin in second with a 2 pound northern pike and Chad Pep in third place with a 1 pound, 13 ounce northern pike. A total of 14 fish were caught. Colton Bidegaray won the “wee walleye” contest with a 5 ounce walleye. (Photos submitted)

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Cabin Fever

Emma Pederson (left to right) and Lindsey Roth were among volunteers serving visitors during the Culbertson Museum’s Day Feb. 1, which included various soups, chili and a bake sale. The event was hosted at the Culbertson town hall building and attendance was strong. To make a donation to the museum, visit their Facebook page or call 406-787-6320. (Photo by James Walling)

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Cabin Fever

Emma Pederson (left to right) and Lindsey Roth were among volunteers serving visitors during the Culbertson Museum’s Day Feb. 1, which included various soups, chili and a bake sale. The event was hosted at the Culbertson town hall building and attendance was strong. To make a donation to the museum, visit their Facebook page or call 406-787-6320. (Photo by James Walling)

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and welcome continued input ….

and welcome continued input ….

Yellow Tag Paddlefish Survey Completed

Yellow Tag Paddlefish Survey Completed

School Menus

School Menus

about services provided by his ….

about services provided by his ….

Young Wrestlers Place At Malta Meet

Young Wrestlers Place At Malta Meet

Senior News

Senior News

Nina Reddick

Nina Reddick

Garfield

Garfield

Poplar River Ice Fishing Tourney

Poplar River Ice Fishing Tourney

Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever

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